acetone body meaning
Noun: acetone body 'asu`town 'bódee
- A ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders
- ketone body
Derived forms: acetone bodies
Type of: ketone
